Airport information
- FAA LID
- AR97
- Coordinates
- 35.2201, -92.4965
- Elevation
- 320 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from AR97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 60 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRF · Jacksonville | TACAN | 109.20 | r314° / 24.6 NM |
| LIT · Little Rock | VORTAC | 113.90 | r321° / 29.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AR97. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for AR97.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open AR97 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About AR97
Chael Airport (AR97) is an airport in Wooster, AR, at 320 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AR97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at AR97?
Chael Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AR97?
Chael Airport is in Wooster, AR, at an elevation of 320 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2201, -92.4965.
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